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Make sense of the census
- Sunday 21 March, Census day in England and Wales
- By law all households must complete their form
- Census has taken place every 10 years since 1801, except in 1941 (WWII).
- The first census based on households took place in 1841.
- The population has changed dramatically since 1841 and in 2011 over 26.4 million households were included.
- No results are likely until the end of 2022 but the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on working patterns and household composition will ensure the 2021 census provides a unique snapshot of history in the future.
Source: Dataloft, ONS, based on England and Wales, 2021 predictions based on latest population projections
James Williams
16.03.21